Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk

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I'm only 4 chapters deep but wow, Yamamori Mika strikes again. I'm a big fan of her other works, Hirunaka no Ryuusei and Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, and so far Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki seems to measure up.

Our MC Is a boy-ish girl nicknamed "Prince" for her pretty face and mannerisms, paired with a rich playboy type. The characters on paper fit pretty generic tropes but the author does a great job of playing on the archetypes in a refreshing, realistic take. The female lead, Yoi, is very likable in my opinion (she looks like a dude but is cute and feminine, and not ... in an exaggerated way) while the male lead, Ichimura, is incredibly competent for a guy in a shoujo. He's straightforward and honest while still maintaining a sense of mysterious charm. As a couple, I think they complement each other well and storytelling style makes it realistic even if the plot is not.

As always, Yamamori Mika's art is beautiful and unique. The facial expressions are always spot on and every panel is truly a treat. I especially liked Yoi's character design, and I felt like the balance between her femininity and masculinity was really spot on.

As a whole, I think Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki had a really promising start for a shoujo. I've been looking for more titles since Tsubaki-chou finished and while the opening for this work didn't hit me in the feels as hard as Tsubaki-chou, it was definitely a refreshing, pleasant read. Honestly, to me it almost has the feeling of a one-shot about side characters in the middle of a more popular serialized shoujo, which I really love.

A few chapters in.. and I'm not really sure how to think.


But I love the androgynous look on female lead! It’s so cute too. But I feel like the author keeps on using “prince” too much, like it’s an actual official title for a person. Why does FL care if she’s getting with another “prince”? And the male lead seems sketchy too. If I were her, I would’ve seen him as a pervert. Who even the hell even says that? “I saw your appeal as a girl so I like you”. The-

Yeah. Nope.. But whatever. Let's see how this turns out. Right now what ... I'm getting from this manga is just the word "model". They could be literal MODELS because they looks so pretty. Damn. Wish I looked like that.

The author is more preoccupied about making them look gorgeous and handsome in every damn panel than giving them actual personalities or character. Is sad since this mangaka made hironaka no ryuusei, my favorite shojo manga. Also even tho her style now is more bishi than ever it seems less unique, her previous style was more recognizable. I found myself cringing almost in every chapter, the MC is plain and boring, she indeed, has only her good looks and almost nothing else. Same with the boyfriend, he's always making faces like trying to hard to look edgy all the time. So tired of this basic ... plot about a super super super unreachable guy who's a fuckboy that magically falls in love with the most unique and pure girl in the whole existence. Overall is plain and boring, everything is so half-assed (and "wannabe") except for the art aspect.